I know not many will agree but I ll say it anyway

In the sea Disco only 5/10 mins though I ve been going through the year for the first time ever, so far so good it’s the most exciting moment of the day ??

No, you are not alone, Bluebelle. I will be glad when it's all over. Just me and DH again this year so it will be much like any other day but I am counting my blessings as he is still with me after a bit of a health scare in the Autumn. On 27th of this month I always think 'oh good, it will soon be Spring' - something to look forward to. Some of my tulip bulbs are already up.

Just 4 for christmas here and a toddler ,We've had 2 funerals this week one of them my MIL and another 2 next week of folk we;ve known over 40 years ,Both my OH and I are finding it very hard to keep a smile on our faces for the family.2022 needs to be much better ,not just for us but for most of the country.
Have the best of days that you can and All the best for the New Year

I wish you all a good few days whatever your circumstances x

You are not alone thinking this bluebelle, like you ...roll on next year and I really hope its a better one for us all, because I'm very weary of this one ?
Have a lovely day though, enjoy your swim ...crazy lady ! ?

Christmas day with the family means a lot to us because we thought it wouldn't happen. Just a family meal but which has assumed such importance for us this year.

How are you swimming Christmas Day? Private pool? The sea? In which case you’re very brave.

We’re Christians, so means a lot to us. Can understand totally if you’re not....it seems pointless.

Hope you enjoy whatever you do.

Same here BlueBelle. I’m lucky not to be alone as I have my husband but can’t see my son and daughter in law and exchange gifts until some time next month. Apart from speaking to my son and having some nice Christmas food it will be just another Saturday. Too wet to garden so I’ll probably do the washing and other usual chores before cooking dinner. I’m another one who will be quite pleased when it and NYE (no lovely fireworks this year) are over. Not sorry for myself, initially it was a bit depressing that this Christmas will be the same as last but there are lots much worse off than me, with no family or food and no roof over their heads.

It will just be the two of us and the dog as always as both son and daughter and their families live overseas. It’s a shame to miss grandchildren growing up but the thought of anything but a quiet Christmas would concern me now. I’ve become so lazy over the last couple of years.

Not just you BlueBelle, I imagine very many are going through the motions and hoping for a better year ahead. I’m one of those lucky ones but am very aware that many aren’t.

Not at all. I am totally with you BlueBelle. Have never really been a fan of Christmas as an adult. We are led to believe everyone else is having a wonderful time when we may not. I think it is very over hyped and the reality for a lot of people is it is a stressful, tiring and difficult time but it's difficult to admit that sometimes. I believe I read (pre Covid) that the first week of January, more people agree to divorce than any other. I'm not complaining either, we are comfortably off, will have nice food with some presents but it will be a quiet day, just me, DH and adult DD. I hope you everyone else manage to enjoy your day.